Rich and Humble; The Mission of Bertha Grant


Read by Scarlett Martin

(4.7 stars; 30 reviews)

This is the first story in the Woodville collection of tales about the interesting people in Woodville. As the characters grow, they learn many lessons. This is the story of Bertha Grant and her brother, Richard Grant. One of these siblings is good and wise living their life for a higher purpose. The other has to overcome many trials to learn what is truly important in life. The second story in the series is entitled In School and Out; The Conquest of Richard Grant. Summary by Scarlett Martin

Woodville Series:
Rich and Humble; or, The Mission of Bertha Grant
In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant
Watch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives
Work and Win; or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise
Hope and Have; or, Fanny Grant Among the Indians
Haste and Waste; or, The Young Pilot of Lake Champlain (5 hr 6 min)

Chapters

Preface & Chapter I In which Bertha Grant becomes a Missionary to the Heathen. 16:57 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter II In which Bertha finds herself short of Funds. 15:17 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter III In which Bertha makes a Visit to the Glen. 14:20 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter IV In which Bertha does Something towards Civilizing Noddy Newman. 16:03 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter V In which Bertha hears Good News and Bad News. 16:08 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter VI In which Bertha reasons with her Brother, and the Greyhound floats … 15:56 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter VII In which Bertha reads the Newspaper, and faints away. 15:55 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter VIII In which Bertha meets the new Owner of Woodville. 16:47 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter IX In which Bertha leaves Woodville, and Richard is as proud as ever. 14:53 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter X In which Bertha visits the Widow Lamb, and makes Arrangements for th… 16:07 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XI In which Bertha starts for New York, and makes the Acquaintance of … 16:52 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XII In which Bertha becomes a Governess and resides at Blue Hill. 16:31 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XIII In which Bertha loses her Situation, after Master Charley has made… 17:50 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XIV In which Bertha visits her Father's Office, and answers an Advertis… 16:59 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XV In which Bertha finds a new Home, and is mystified by Strange Things. 15:31 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XVI In which Bertha listens to the Story of a Family Quarrel. 15:06 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XVII In which Bertha hears Good News, and is sorely persecuted. 14:26 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XVIII In which Bertha proves her Innocence, and meets Richard in the St… 11:47 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XIX In which Bertha finds Uncle Obed, and returns to Woodville. 13:23 Read by Scarlett Martin
Chapter XX In which Bertha visits the Glen again, and the Story ends. 9:55 Read by Scarlett Martin

Reviews

An okay book. Not my favorite.


(2 stars)